UFC 317 Pay-Per-View: Initial Bets on the Main Card's Matchups
In the upcoming UFC event, UFC 317, a five-fight main card is set to hit T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 28. This pay-per-view showdown serves as the highlight of the 2025 UFC International Fight Week [1]. Here's a lowdown on the main event and co-main event fights [2]:
Main Event:
Ilia Topuria (-300) and Charles Oliveira (+250) face off for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title [1]. A formidable contender, Topuria (16-0) vacated his featherweight title to tackle the lightweight division and is now eyeing the big title. He impressed the MMA world with decisive victories over featherweight legends Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, securing the 2024 Fighter of the Year title [3].
On the other hand, Oliveira (35-10-0-1) has a storied history as the former UFC Lightweight Champion, known for his submission prowess and finishing fights, both on the ground and feet [3]. This clash promises an unforgettable title fight, as the championship belt is up for grabs, left vacant by Islam Makhachev preparing for a welterweight title challenge [1].
Co-Main Event:
Alexandre Pantoja (c) and Kai Kara-France will lock horns for the flyweight title [1]. Pantoja, the current champion, brings a seven-fight winning streak and aims to defend his title for a fourth time [3]. Kara-France, a fierce competitor who has climbed the rankings, vies to earn the title and shake up the division [3].
[1] - ForbesUFC Announces First Nine Fights For UFC 318 Fight Card[2] - UFC 317 Pay-Per-View Fight Card Opening Betting Odds[3] - ForbesUFC 317 Fight Card Gets Major Update With Injury
In the world of sports and mixed-martial-arts, the UFC 317 event takes center stage during the 2025 UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas, with a five-fight main card lined up for June 28. In the much-anticipated main event, Ilia Topuria is set to clash with Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title, making this a memorable fight to follow for MMA enthusiasts and UFC bettors as they scrutinize the UFC odds for this highly anticipated bout. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, the current flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja faces off against rising contender Kai Kara-France, with both men eager to prove their dominance in the division.
